Easter weekend is shaping up to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and community in Western Bay of Plenty, with events in Tauranga and Te Puke offering... Read More

One of the founders behind the creation of Summerhill - Pāpāmoa's widely used outdoor recreation and education facility on a working farm and forestry operation... Read More

A migrant father living in rural Bay of Plenty is battling brain cancer as his visa is about to end. Now his family is searching for their next steps, uncertain... Read More

Four service dogs have been selected by artist Sam Allen to be featured in a mural at Memorial Park. The Weekend Sun is running a series of six 'Service... Read More

Skateboarding talent from across Aotearoa will descend on Mount Maunganui this month, as the 2026 Skateboard Nationals return to Tauranga for a second consecutive... Read More

There are '20 balls in the air” set to land at once to create the completed Kiwifruit Capital of the World Te Puke Heritage Visitor Centre. Project... Read More

Katikati is about turn up the beat on its Main St when the annual Jazz Street Party swings back into town on March 28 as part of Tauranga's 2026 jazz festival. Hosted... Read More

It might have been more than 12 months ago - but Katikati A&P Show Committee has been recognised for delivering a 100th show that brought people, town and... Read More

Should Western Bay of Plenty District Council put an extra $5.8 million towards its local roads, including roadside mowing and road maintenance? Should people... Read More

In a quiet but deeply felt loss for the Bay of Plenty and beyond, the passing of Wayne Wright snr (ONZM) marks the end of a life defined by enterprise, vision,... Read More

After four years of construction, the $90 million Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to open soon, with travellers eagerly anticipating shortened commutes. Less... Read More

If your dog insists on carrying a stick everywhere it goes, Tauranga's latest art attraction might be its new favourite stop. A playful new addition to Tauranga's... Read More